IVTIP is an informal forum

of European companies with a genuine and active interest in in vitro testing (replacement) to be used in regulatory/safety testing or for early decision-making in compound discovery and development. IVTIP endorses the National Research Council’s ‘Toxicity Testing in the 21st Century’ strategy as the ultimate fundamental replacement of animal experimentation for regulatory/safety testing.
IVTIP is also supportive of applying opportunities resulting in the reduction of the number of animals and/or allowing for refinement of existing animal experiments. Thus, it is fair to say that IVTIP actively contributes to the promotion of dissemination of progress and knowledge, and transfer of state-of-the-art technologies related to the 3Rs:replacing, reducing and refining animal testing. In addition, IVTIP actively endorses a 4th R: responsibility towards animals as well as towards the growing demand by society for better ways of assuring safety.

Our members represent companies in the following sectors: chemicals, cosmetics, consumer products and pharmaceuticals.

IVTIP focuses

on (i) the implementation of the 4Rs principle by industry, and (ii) the acceptance of the emerging alternative methods by the regulatory authorities. By seeking close contacts with the European Commission (EC) and the European Partnership for Alternatives to Animal Testing (EPAA), IVTIP focuses on Europe, but it also keeps an open eye on global research activities and industrial needs, realizing that a global approach is required for getting acceptance of the emerging testing methods.

How to become a member

Companies fitting the profile (a genuine and active interest in in vitro testing, either in research or in applications) may apply for membership, mentioning their activities in in-vitro testing, what they think IVTIP can do for them and what they think they can contribute to IVTIP. The application is considered by the IVTIP Board of Directors. Small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply for membership.
The annual membership fee is 825 EURO for small enterprises, 1,650 EURO for medium-sized enterprises and 3,300 EURO for large enterprises. Criteria regarding size are available from the IVTIP secretariat

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